
Welcome to the Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave!
The Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave is one of the most popular cultural and historic attractions in the Denver and Golden metro areas. Over 80,000 guests tour the museum annually and half a million people visit the gravesite and enjoy the breath-taking views from the museum’s observation deck.
Come learn about William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody, one of the most famous people of his time, and his Wild West show. See for yourself why he wanted to be buried on top of Lookout Mountain.









Summer Hours
May 1 – October 31
Seven days a week, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Winter Hours
November 1 – April 30
Tuesday – Sunday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The museum is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day.
Events
03jun11:30 am2:15 pmThe Largest Funeral in Colorado's History

Event Details
The Denver Post reported that 25,000 people journeyed up Lookout Mountain on June 3, 1917, to view William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody’s open casket before he was interred. Hear
Event Details
The Denver Post reported that 25,000 people journeyed up Lookout Mountain on June 3, 1917, to view William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody’s open casket before he was interred.
Hear details on the 106th anniversary of his burial and learn more about what may have been the largest funeral in Colorado’s history at this free 15-minute graveside program.
Programs will be held at 11:30 A.M., 12:00 P.M., 1:30 P.M., and 2:00 P.M. at Cody’s gravesite.
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Time
(Saturday) 11:30 am - 2:15 pm
Location
William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody’s Gravesite
987 1/2 Lookout Mountain Road
07jun12:00 pm1:45 pmIs He Really Buried Here?

Event Details
William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody was buried on Lookout Mountain on June 3, 1917. Rumors circulate to the present day that he was really buried somewhere else. Hear details about
Event Details
William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody was buried on Lookout Mountain on June 3, 1917.
Rumors circulate to the present day that he was really buried somewhere else.
Hear details about what led to the controversy and learn the real story at this free 15-minute graveside program.
The program repeats at noon and 1:30 P.M. on Wednesdays from June through August at Bill and Louisa Cody’s gravesite.
Time
(Wednesday) 12:00 pm - 1:45 pm
Location
William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody’s Gravesite
987 1/2 Lookout Mountain Road
10jun10:00 am12:00 pmKnit in at the Museum
Event Details
Join other yarnies on the observation deck of the Buffalo Bill Museum from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 10, for a free event celebrating World-wide Knit
Event Details
Join other yarnies on the observation deck of the Buffalo Bill Museum from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 10, for a free event celebrating World-wide Knit in Public Day. Enjoy spectacular views of Denver and Golden and receive a free admission pass to the museum. Knitters and crocheters of all ages and levels are welcome.
Attendees should bring a chair, hat, sunscreen, water, snacks, and current yarn project. Food is available at the Pahaska Tepee Gift Shop and Café next to the museum. Some extra yarn and needles will be available but supplies are limited. Registration is encouraged but not required. To learn more about World-wide Knit in Public Day see http://www.wwkipday.com/about/. Still need more information about our event? See the Denver Parks and Recreation Summer Activity Guide or contact the museum at [email protected].
Transportation is available from the Denver’s Platt Park and Highland Recreation Centers through Denver Parks and Recreation’s Active Older Adults.
In the event of inclement weather the knit in will be moved to the Lookout Mountain Park picnic shelter.
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Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
Observation Deck of the Buffalo Bill Museum
05jul12:00 pm1:45 pmIs He Really Buried Here?

Event Details
William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody was buried on Lookout Mountain on June 3, 1917. Rumors circulate to the present day that he was really buried somewhere else. Hear details about
Event Details
William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody was buried on Lookout Mountain on June 3, 1917.
Rumors circulate to the present day that he was really buried somewhere else.
Hear details about what led to the controversy and learn the real story at this free 15-minute graveside program.
The program repeats at noon and 1:30 P.M. on Wednesdays from June through August at Bill and Louisa Cody’s gravesite.
Time
(Wednesday) 12:00 pm - 1:45 pm
Location
William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody’s Gravesite
987 1/2 Lookout Mountain Road
12jul12:00 pm1:45 pmIs He Really Buried Here?

Event Details
William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody was buried on Lookout Mountain on June 3, 1917. Rumors circulate to the present day that he was really buried somewhere else. Hear details about
Event Details
William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody was buried on Lookout Mountain on June 3, 1917.
Rumors circulate to the present day that he was really buried somewhere else.
Hear details about what led to the controversy and learn the real story at this free 15-minute graveside program.
The program repeats at noon and 1:30 P.M. on Wednesdays from June through August at Bill and Louisa Cody’s gravesite.
Time
(Wednesday) 12:00 pm - 1:45 pm
Location
William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody’s Gravesite
987 1/2 Lookout Mountain Road
19jul12:00 pm1:45 pmIs He Really Buried Here?

Event Details
William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody was buried on Lookout Mountain on June 3, 1917. Rumors circulate to the present day that he was really buried somewhere else. Hear details about
Event Details
William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody was buried on Lookout Mountain on June 3, 1917.
Rumors circulate to the present day that he was really buried somewhere else.
Hear details about what led to the controversy and learn the real story at this free 15-minute graveside program.
The program repeats at noon and 1:30 P.M. on Wednesdays from June through August at Bill and Louisa Cody’s gravesite.
Time
(Wednesday) 12:00 pm - 1:45 pm
Location
William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody’s Gravesite
987 1/2 Lookout Mountain Road